Benfica have won by 4 goals in their last 2 matches
Can Pevidem stop the Eagles in the Portuguese Cup?
Pevidem vs Benfica predictions for the third round clash
Tip: Pevidem v Benfica | Odds |
Benfica -2 Handicap | @1.55 |
Benfica -3 Handicap | @2.35 |
Pevidem vs Benfica Preview
Pevidem are set for a big step up in class with Benfica coming to town. The hosts have no home advantage here, the Eagles to cover handicaps in the Portuguese Cup.
Stats
Pevidem have lost 7 of their last 11 matches (Campeonato de Portugal Prio).
Benfica have won by 4 goals in their last 2 matches.
Head to Head
This will be the first match between Pevidem and Benfica.
Pevidem Form
Pevidem are undefeated in their last four matches. They beat Vila Real 1-0 before a 2-1 extra time win against Maritimo in the Portuguese Cup.
The Guimaraes club returned to the Campeonato de Portugal Prio with a 2-1 win at Vianense. Danilson Mendes scored in the 9th with Daisuke Araki restoring the advantage in the second half.
João Pedro Coelho’s side are coming off a 0-0 draw against Brito.
Benfica Form
Benfica had a poor start to the season which saw Roger Schmidt sacked and replaced by Bruno Lage. Lage has won all five games in charge.
The Eagles beat Santa Clara 4-1 before a 2-1 win at Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League. They maintained the momentum in the Primeira Liga, winning 3-0 at Boavista where they had 7-3 shots on target.
The Lisbon club are coming off two convincing wins at home, starting with a 5-1 victory against Gil Vicente after overturning an early deficit.
Benfica then beat Atletico Madrid 4-0 in the Champions League, enjoying 10-0 shots on target with Kerem Akturkoglu, Angel Di Maria, Alexander Bah and Orkun Kokçu on target.